diff --git a/torch-pub.py b/torch-pub.py
index aec7adb..98fd542 100644
--- a/torch-pub.py
+++ b/torch-pub.py
@@ -59,7 +59,9 @@ with Controller.from_port(port = torControllerPort) as controller:
   
   print("Connected to Tor on port %s" % (torControllerPort))
 
-  service = controller.create_ephemeral_hidden_service(sshPort)
+  service = controller.create_ephemeral_hidden_service(
+                             sshPort,
+							 detached = True)
 
   onionAddress = "%s.onion" % (service.service_id)